SWEET AND GOLDEN EASTER BREAD
It is an Italian tradition to make this sweet, golden braid at Easter. This family heirloom recipe came from my mother-in-law and was passed down to her from her mother. If you're not a fan of raisins, the bread is just as wonderful without them. -Kathi West, Canton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter and salt; mix well. Add eggs, extract and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and knead in. Divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet, and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Whisk egg white and water; brush over braids. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Chirak Miya
[email protected]This bread was delicious! It was the perfect addition to our Easter brunch.
Mdalomgir Alomgir
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Moazzam Naar
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Rachel Patino
[email protected]This bread was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch and added a lovely sweetness.
Samsung Tablet
[email protected]The bread was a bit dry, but the glaze helped to add some moisture. The flavor was good, but I think I would add some spices next time to give it a bit more depth.
Bin Sadik1633
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The glaze was a bit too thick and made the bread a bit sticky.
Sujal Thapa
[email protected]I made this bread for Easter brunch and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The bread was light and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
THEODOSIUS KUNMEH
[email protected]This bread was delicious! It was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Scott Davison
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfect. It was so soft and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect touch of sweetness. My family loved it!
Besart
[email protected]This Easter bread was a delightful treat! The dough was easy to work with and the bread turned out beautifully golden and fluffy. The glaze added a lovely sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again next year!